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We filtered the 50 games similar to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World down to the 17 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Trine Enchanted Edition, Niffelheim and Dungeon Siege III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
Tags
NarrativeOfflineSolo
Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World is Trine Enchanted Edition — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Niffelheim and Dungeon Siege III follow close behind.

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The best games like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World on PlayStation

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Trine Enchanted Edition
Trine Enchanted Edition
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

Released 6 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Game mode94Tone75Combat67
#2Niffelheim
Niffelheim
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14
Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping strong narrative focus

Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: progression.

Released 10 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55World55Progression24
Dungeon Siege III
RPGAction RPG
Co-opOfflineSoloMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72
Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and co op

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

In Dungeon Siege III, 150 years have passed since the ending of the original Dungeon Siege. Some 30 years ago, a woman named Jeyne Kassynder led the rebellion and took over the power in the fantasy realm of Ehb.

Released 3 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82
#4The Simpsons Arcade Game
The Simpsons Arcade Game
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB58· 2
Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, offline and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

#5UnEpic
UnEpic
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExploration
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping strong narrative focus

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Released 3 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Progression100Game mode78Combat57
Child of Light
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineNarrative
Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: combat and progression.

Released 6 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Game mode100Tone74Combat0Progression0
#7Apotheon
Apotheon
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30
Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind’s survival!

Released 7 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Combat67Game mode51
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExploration
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: tone.

Released 11 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Game mode77Progression65Combat58Tone0
Palworld
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 94%· 421KRAWG👍 69%· 142OC71· 22
Year 2024Dev PocketpairPlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping strong narrative focus

Q. What is this game about? A. Palworld is a game about living a slow life with mysterious creatures "Pal" or throwing yourself into life-and-death battles with poachers. You can make Pals fight, breed, help with farming, or work in factories.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: progression.

Released 16 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100World73Game mode54Combat53Progression44
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping offline

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: game mode.

Released 9 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone57Game mode23
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping open world exploration

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: game mode.

Released 4 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression70Game mode23
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExplorationSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: game mode.

Released 4 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode23
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCasualFantasy
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: game mode.

Released 10 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Combat100Tone59Game mode23
BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: game mode.

Released 3 years after Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Genre100Combat100Tone59Game mode23
KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

What is reality...? Reality is just a series of events and players acting out what you believe is real. When we accept that fact, then our world becomes “reality.” Enter Maya Amano, an up-and-coming editor for a popular teen magazine. This has been her dream for as long as she can remember.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: game mode.

It predates Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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